Vikram Solar Bags 1MW Floating Solar Project

Publié le 12 févr. 2019

Vikram Solar has bagged the project order for a 1MW Floating solar plant for Hindustan Zinc Limited. The plant will be located at Ghosunda Dam, Near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

TThe floating plant will contribute to saving water evaporation loss, thus resulting in conservation of water, reduce the development of algae, maintaining cleanliness of the water, and will obviously save land space.

The installation will use Vikram Solar's 330W 72-cell ELDORA Polycrystalline modules. And, is expected to be commissioned by July 2019. The solar plant is expected to have an energy yield of 1,993MWh/year and would be able to power 1,400 houses/year.

Mr Ravindra Goyal, Head- EPC Sales, Vikram Solar, said on the occasion, "We are honored to be chosen by Hindustan Zinc Limited to execute this project. As a leading solar EPC player, it is our pleasure to once again contribute to the Indian solar revolution in a pioneering way. We congratulate Hindustan Zinc Limited for taking a step towards green energy transition and we look forward to participating in more such innovative projects in the country."

Mr Arun Vijayakumar, Director Projects, Hindustan Zinc Limited has expressed, "Hindustan Zinc Limited has always contributed to Indian green energy shift and Floating Solar plant is one such initiative. When we decided to take our first step towards an innovative solar installation, we thought it best to award the job to one of established solution providers. We are hopeful of successful completion of the project by Vikram Solar Limited and we look forward to strengthening our business relation."